Sunday in London E-book
Author: Washington Irving
Genre: Literature
Irving, Washington (1783-1859) - An American historian, biographer, and
essayist who also served as ambassador to Spain (1842-46). He was the
first American author to achieve international literary renown.
A Sunday in London (1819-20) - Part of "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon,
Gent.," Irving's popular collection of short stories, folklore, travelogues,
and essays. A short sketch on a Sunday in London, a day when the "gigantic
monster is charmed into repose."
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